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In the heart of rural Sicily, Villa San Filippello offers a tranquil retreat with its spacious outside terrace and private swimming pool. Relax amidst olive, fruit, and almond trees or unwind in the open plan kitchen and living area.

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101582 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Exquisite Holiday Villa, spacious terrace and pool in the Sicilian countryside

  • FULLY REFURBISHED FOR THE 2023 SEASON!
    Works included:
    - New Kitchen
    - New XL Fridge Freezer
    - New bedroom suite
    - New Sofa bed
    - New Kitchen/Dining Table and Chairs
    - New taps throughout
    - New showers
    - New BBQ
    - Refreshed look

    Just off the main road along a short farm track, Villa San Filippello is situated within a 3 minute drive of the town and is perfectly located for anyone that just wishes to escape into rural Sicily. The 5 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (incl. en-suite), open plan kitchen and living area provide ample space for guests to relax and unwind. The spacious outside terrace and private swimming pool create the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy the Sicilian sunshine. Surrounded by stunning landscapes and set within the Villa's own grounds are a mixture of olive, fruit and almond trees which provide an air of tranquility when eating 'Al fresco'. Electric gates and an alarm system provide total peace of mind when leaving the Villa for long periods of time. The remotely controlled lights on the drive, terrace and pool add to the ambient and tranquil setting.

    Pool Opening - Typically open from May - September. Please message directly if you are hoping to use the pool outside these months.

    Local trivia:
    1. The local Patron Saint of Ciminna is Santo Vito and he is buried in the local church of San Giovanni.
    2. Ciminna was also the film set of the highly acclaimed 1963 Luchino Visconti film Il Gattopardo (The Leopard), starring Burt Lancaster due to some of it's wonderful churches and landscape.
    3. Famous Hollywood film director Martin Scorsese's mother is from Ciminna and still has her house in the town.
    4. Ciminna is only 41km from the town of Corleone, made famous by Francis Ford Coppolla's 'The Godfather' trilogy.
    5. The Massimo Theatre (Teatro Massimo) in Palermo was also famously used in Francis Ford Coppolla's 'The Godfather Part III'.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Only outside and do not throw around the property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,582 square feet

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Policies

Check-out

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only outside and do not throw around the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Located in Ciminna, this villa is in a rural area. Civic Museum and Drago Artecontemporanea are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Caccamo Castle and Royal Palace of Ficuzza. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking. Visit our Ciminna travel guide
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Ciminna, Palermo

What's nearby

  • A bustling outdoor market with vendors and shoppers.
    Ballaro Market
    56 min drive - 51.0 km
  • A scooter parked on a street with a monument in the background and buildings around.
    Via Roma
    56 min drive - 51.0 km
  • A narrow street flanked by multi-story buildings with balconies, satellite dishes, and potted plants.
    Via Vittorio Emanuele
    56 min drive - 54.6 km
  • A historic cathedral with intricate architecture, a large dome, and a bell tower.
    Palermo Cathedral
    58 min drive - 55.4 km
  • A grand historic building with a dome and columns, a flag, and a paved square.
    Teatro Massimo
    60 min drive - 55.8 km

Getting around

  • Palermo Brancaccio Station
    43 min drive
  • Punta Raisi Airport (PMO)
    80 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coffee and Go
    17 min drive
  • Ristorante Pizzeria Villa Le Palme
    9 min drive
  • Ristorante San Vito
    5 min drive
  • Agriturismo Casi Javuti
    49 min drive
  • Lo Chalet
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Exquisite Holiday Villa, spacious terrace and pool in the Sicilian countryside have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Exquisite Holiday Villa, spacious terrace and pool in the Sicilian countryside pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is Exquisite Holiday Villa, spacious terrace and pool in the Sicilian countryside located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Lago di Caccamo and within 20 mi (32 km) of Caccamo Castle and Parish Church of SS. Annunziata. Church of San Giorgio Martire and Church of St. Benedict in the Abbey are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Exquisite Holiday Villa, spacious terrace and pool in the Sicilian countryside Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Paul Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall a nice stay.

The Villa was lovely and set in a very peaceful location but near enough to the local town (car required). Only 8 miles to the beach but mountain roads so a slow journey but very enjoyable with spectacular scenery. Some very nice local restaurants and a local small supermarket. Only problem we had was that there was no hot water for the entire holiday. They came to fix it on the day that we were leaving. Apart from tat everything else was great.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BELLA VILLA

Fabio (Property Owner) answered all questions we had in a very timely manner. He is very personable and a pleasure to speak with. The villa pictures on line were a good representation, but even the villa is even more beautiful in person! Stunning views from each level of the villa and the pool was wonderful, clean and refreshing! All the bedrooms were spacious with plenty of storage space. The open concept of the kitchen, eating area and family room were very spacious and flowed very nicely making you feel right at home! The outdoor covered eating area was also wonderful to enjoy! No internet problems. The propery managers, Luciano and Rosetta (they speak English and Italian) live in the town and greet you upon arrival at the villa to hand over the key and complete a walkthrough of the villa with you. They are such a sweet and kind couple and so accommodating answering your calls immediately! I look forwrd to staying at the villa again and a great big thank you to Fabio, Luciano and Rosetta for making us feel the comforts of home! Lisa
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always, our home away from home when we come from the US to visit our family in Ciminna!Love everything about this home...spacious, private, convenient, all amenities and enough bathrooms! The owner and the management of the property make your stay as if it is your own home and are very friendly.See you next year!Lisa C
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gavin Marsh

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house

Lovely house and location. Very clean and well maintained inside and out with an excellent pool which was kept clean each day by Luciano and Rosetta. The pool and the air conditioning were both very welcome in the recent heat wave.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

emilie c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbe maison au cœur de la campagne Sicilienne. Un grand merci à Fabio, Luciano et Rosetta pour leur accueil chaleureux et leur gentillesse.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Jenny G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bel endroit : la Sicile est à découvrir absolument, la dolce vita à l'italienne !Villa très grande (plus grande que la désignation dans l'annonce) : tant mieux, nous étions 10 !Pas de lave-vaisselle dommage...pourtant indiqué dans l'annonce, compliqué quand on fait 3 repas par jour à 10 !2 frigos dont un grand : génial !Literies, rangements, très bien !Machine à café cassée : propriétaire adorable qui nous a acheté une grande machine à expresso de ce fait.Piscine d'une bonne taille.Douche extérieure très appréciéeTout le matériel nécessaire pour 10 : parfait !Lieux visités : l'Etna, Taormina, Vieux Palerme, Cefalu (coup de ), San Vito Lo Capo, La Scala dei Turchi, Mondello...), Agrigente (temples)Les : les paysages, la nourriture (pasta, pizza....un délice :), la paisibilité, les 3 salles de bain (dc 3 WC), la place, le matériel à disposition, la piscine, le décor (fleurs, etc...), la sympathie du propriétaire qui me répondait tout le temps et m'a même indiqué les fêtes du village, sympathie également du couple qui s'occupait de la maison (ils nous ont même ramené des légumes frais...).Les - : accès à la maison par une route de caillloux / galets (attention, impossible pour une voiture basse), le lave-vaisselle qui a manqué, village très éloigné...(supermarché de taille le plus proche Palerme), gestion des déchets en SicileTrès dépaysant quand on vient de France et que l'on est habitué à la ville.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Tanja W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Unterkunft

Saubere Unterkunft, ein bisschen in die Jahre gekommen, aber sehr charmant! Perfekt für unsere Gruppe. Es ist leicht abgelegen, sodass man auch fur Restaurantbesuche ein Auto benötigt. Besonders die Gastgeber waren super lieb :)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Salvatore G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bella villa

La villa e Bella.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

SYLVIE G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calme et nature

Agréable villa avec un bel espace piscine et une jolie végétation. L’endroit est calme et reposant dans l’arrière pays de Palerme (40mn). Nous avons passé un bon séjour à 4 adultes et 6 enfants.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2020
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8/10 Good

thierry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

calme de la propriété

dommage de ne pas indiquer l état de la piste pour accéder a la villa mieux prévoir un 4x4 évitez véhicule bas ou risque de détérioration
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6/10 Okay

Faye H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Needs some love to be back up to standard

Overall we loved the 'idea' of this property, it really is in a lovely authentic part of Sicily, surrounded by lovely landscapes and with great potential to be a family friendly villa. Fabio was responsive at all times and pre-stay communication was great. In reality, the property hasn't been maintained as well as it should be to be listed as 'exquisite' any longer. All the sunbeds, all the shade canopies, every single bathroom cupboard, one shower upstairs and many of the bedside lights are broken. The property clearly hadn't been cleaned properly before we checked in, as there was a used water bottle in one of the children's rooms, the sheets in two of the double bedrooms were stained, one had dust/sand in the sheets indicating the bedclothes weren't clean. The BBQ outside hadn't been emptied or cleaned. The downstairs bedrooms and the child's bedroom upstairs are not air-conditioned, something which wasn't clear in the posting, in fact the downstairs bedroom smells quite damp. Downstairs, almost all available storage in the bedrooms is packed with linens and towels (great except limits space to hang clothes) but all smelt so musty they had to be washed before being used. Overall the villa was not as pictured in the listing, with everything looking more grubby/worn. On the day we arrived, we were greeted at the property by Luciano and Rosetta's daughter and friends who couldn't speak any English at all who tried their utmost to show us how things worked but the language barrier lead to lots of gaps (i.e. what to do with all your recycling/rubbish, what to do if the electric suddenly trips or the pool filter stops working) - an info pack covering all this would have avoided so many texts/calls to Rosetta (the only person who can speak English). Finally, and slightly weirdly, they asked if we minded the dog who was there (we said we didn't thinking the dog belonged to one of them), and they drove off leaving the dog there, who proceeded to jump up at anyone with any food and follow the children around the pool begging. We had to call Rosetta to ask her to take it away, as it was annoying us, turns out it belonged to a distant neighbour up the mountain?! All these issues were flagged to Rosetta and Luciano but it's unclear whether it's really within their remit to sort them. I think perhaps with a little investment and maintenance this villa could be back up to the standard you would expect for the price but currently it's not quite there.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019
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6/10 Okay

Louise K.

"prachtige villa" = overdreven

Leuke vakantie gehad in Ciminna! Goede punten: - leuk huis met mooi zwembad - rustig gelegen - uitzicht is magnifiek - ruim genoeg voor 6 a 8 personen verbeterpunten: - door mijn luchtwegproblemen 2 weken lang gehoest vanwege de oude dekbedden die veel veren "loslaten". - wij waren de eerste huurders dit jaar waardoor het huis erg vochtig was en goed gelucht moest worden bij aankomst. - het huis was niet schoon. We moesten eerst zelf met schoonmaakmiddel aan de gang. Mocht je bovenstaande verbeterpunten geen probleem vinden is het een prima huis om te verblijven. Eigenaar en personeel is zeer vriendelijk en zijn altijd bereikbaar.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Beautiful Villa in a beautiful setting

The villa is absolutely lovely, we knew as soon as we arrived we were going to thoroughly enjoy our stay. On our arrival we were met by the lovely Rosetta and her family who showed us around the villa and swimming pool, this was a extremely helpful and reassuring. The villa is very spacious and comfortable, we loved it as soon as we walked in. The views across the valley are truly stunning, so pretty and peaceful. It was difficult to drag ourselves away from the pool but when did we visited The Valley of the Temples, Cefalu, The Capuchin Catacombs and Palermo, all were amazing but we couldn’t wait to get back to the villa. I would definitely recommend staying here and we will be returning in the not to distant future. Thanks to Fabio for answering all of my questions and queries so quickly.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill N.

Lovely location for relaxed family holiday

We had a lovely relaxed holiday in Ciminna. Our two young boys loved the pool and exploring the grounds around the villa. The villa itself was very comfortable, cool in the evenings and had everything we wanted. We were well looked after by Rosetta & family who checked on us most days. The Villa is 1 mile from Ciminna which is a lovely small town. We were able to get everything we needed in the shops and the playground was a huge bonus for our boys. San Vitos restaurant was great for both dining in and take away pizza. Car hire is essential here. All in all a great holiday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Franco F.

Ferrara Franco

Beautiful villa in perfect location to explore Sicily . The Villa has everything you need for a home from home holiday . Great views , great pool. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Amazing Villa

My husband and I stayed at this villa for 8 days/7 nights end of May/early June of 2016. Dario was awesome to work with in the booking process & we chatted over email and via phone, he was extremely kind and helpful, never hesitated to answer any of our questions. Once we arrived, Giuseppe the caretaker of the house, assisted us with anything we needed & checked in on us from time to time. We were already familiar with the area because my husband was born there and still has family there. The villa is beautiful, with 5 large bedrooms and 3 large bathrooms, a large kitchen (large refrigerator) and living room and the outside is just breathtaking with the pool and terrace area. There’s even an outdoor kitchen area! We didn’t need to use all the bedrooms but we had room to separate our clothing and luggage. The villa has all you need, dishes, utensils, pots and pans, linens, pillows, towels, etc. – pretty much everything you can think of. We did go to a supermarket (Conad) in the next town to pick up a few items for the week and we replaced anything we used: paper dishes, paper towel, plastic cups, napkins and toilet paper. The villa stands alone and the other neighboring homes are a good distance away and you don’t hear any street/car noise. We had plenty of privacy when we sat outside at the pool or on the terrace and the villa has a gated/security entry which only you (and Giuseppe) have access to when you stay there. We felt extremely safe and secure with the gated entry and I had no concerns staying at the villa alone one evening while my husband went into town. The views from the pool area and the upstairs bedroom with the balcony are amazing – views of olive orchards and the hillside of Ciminna. We highly recommend this villa. We had a wonderful stay at Villa San Filippello and hope to return one day!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

Lovely villa, lovely stay

We had a 10 night stay at this villa in October and had a wonderful holiday. Fabio was really helpful before we went, providing lots of information about the villa, how to get it (with really detailed instructions) and finally about Ciminna itself. Giuseppe then helped us further whilst we were there with some other suggestions of places to visit and things to do and called by a couple of times just to check we were ok (especially after the massive thunderstorm!) The villa had everything we needed, including towels and linen (some villas we enquired about previously didn't include this or charged for rental). We didn't need to use all the bedrooms, but there was plenty of space to put our belongings and luggage. The villa is set well away from the road and so noise from traffic etc was at a minimum and the view of the surrounding hills and Ciminna was wonderful. The pool was lovely to swim in (even in October) and perfect to lounge around! It takes less than 5 minutes to drive into Ciminna itself from the villa, and although a small town it has all the essentials. The ladies at Blu Market speak english and were very helpful in arranging a meal for us at San Vito. And we highly recommend Habama Cafe (food to die for) and Gattopardo Bar with excellent pizzas to eat in or take away. Really recommend it for those who want to get away and experience Sicily away from the tourists.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stuart D.

Excellent villa and excellent town, a real gem!

I booked this villa through this website, which was simple. The communication and map provided made it extremely easy to organise and to find. The villa itself is lovely, well laid out and well proportioned, the outside area and pool was excellent and is exactly what is needed for summer in Sicily. Fabio was excellent throuh the booking process and Giuseppe met us at the villa. Giuseppe explained to us all the details of the villa and the town of Ciminna, he also booked us a table at San Vito's for that evening. We also bumped into him a number of times during the week and he was always friendly and helpful. Ciminna is a beautiful and quaint little town, with everything that is required; supermarkets (thank you ladies from the blue market!), bars and truly great restaurants. It is an easy drive from the airport and this pretty close to the coast. All in all, a wonderful experience and we cannot wait to return!